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Con Ops

The USMC Path to Innovation: The Osprey and Medical Evacuation

Posted on January 25, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
01/25/2014
Training to the mission as you learn on the fly.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Marines Hone Refueling Skills by KC-130Js With Ospreys

Posted on January 22, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
01/22/2014
With the KC-130J and Osprey pairing the USMC can power project vertical airlift throughout the Pacific.
Posted in Con Ops, Video, What's New

Deterring North Korea in the Second Nuclear Age

Posted on January 17, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
01/17/2014
Shaping a force to deter North Korea combines new technologies with innovative concepts of operations.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

The KC-130J and USMC Operations: The Maturing of the Osprey as a Partner for Change

Posted on January 16, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
01/16/2014
The KC-130J is evolving in its tactical role into an expanded multi-function multi-mission aircraft.
Posted in Con Ops, The Integrated Distributed Combat Force, What's New

What are the Next Concepts in Air Warfare?

Posted on January 15, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
01/15/2014
Secretary Wynne looks at key aspects of the evolution of airpower.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Shaping A Distributed Operations Force for the Pacific

Posted on January 15, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
01/15/2014
Shaping distributed operations is the key template for Pacific defense.
Posted in Con Ops, What's New

Forager Fury and Force Insertion at Long Distance into a Contested Objective Area

Posted on January 15, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
01/15/2014
During Forager Fury II, the USMC projected power at long distance into a contested objective area.
Posted in Con Ops, Video, What's New

Enhancing the Integration of the USCG with the USMC and the USN: Synergy and Mission Effectiveness as Key 21st Century Efforts

Posted on January 15, 2014 | by Robbin Laird
01/15/2014
As the USN-USMC teams disburses its assets, having USCG cutters as key elements able to work with those assets would be a very smart investment in the future.
Posted in Con Ops, Security, What's New
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